Microsoft Acquires Obsidian Entertainment

Microsoft plans to acquire “Pillars of Eternity” developer Obsidian Entertainment, it announced on Saturday during its X018 event. Founded in 2003 by veterans from Black Isle Studios, Obsidian is well-known for PC and console role-playing games like “Fallout: New Vegas,” South Park: The Stick of Truth,” and “Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II:...Read more ...

Microsoft Acquires ‘The Bard's Tale' Developer inXile Entertainment

“The Bard's Tale” and “Torment: Tides of Numenera” developer inXile Entertainment is joining Microsoft's growing stable of game studios, Microsoft announced on Saturday. Founded in 2002 by Interplay founder Brian Fargo, inXile has studios in Newport Beach, Calif. and New Orleans. It specializes in role-playing games and is currently working on a third entry in...Read more ...